What is sterling Silver or 925 Silver?

You might wonder: is sterling silver real silver? The answer is a definite yes.

Sterling silver is simply an alloyed form of silver which is much more suitable to use in jewellery and other metalwork. 

Fine silver is 99.9% pure silver. In this form the metal is beautiful and suffers from minimal tarnish, but it's generally too soft and malleable for making silver jewellery

Sterling Silver Or 925 Silver is actually the same thing. It is an alloy made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper, which gives it strength and durability. 925 silver, is a popular material for jewellery making due to its durability, affordability, and versatility. 

This percentage of fine silver is why you will sometimes see sterling silver referred to as '925 silver' or hallmarked with a 925 stamp.